Crankbaits & Hardbaits

Medium Diving Crankbait

All lures

Covers the mid-depth strike zone.

Technique

Steady wind

Depth

6-12 ft

Water Clarity

Stained to clear

Best Conditions

Summer, structure

Spring Summer Fall

About This Lure

A crankbait that runs 6-12 ft to target fish holding on mid-depth structure and cover.

How To Fish It

Focus on targeting structure like submerged timber, rock transitions, or deep grass lines where fish hold at the 6-12 foot depth range. Cast well past your target area to ensure the lure hits its maximum diving depth before crossing the strike zone. Maintain a consistent line tension to maximize the deflection action when the bait contacts bottom cover.

Retrieve Cadence

A steady, rhythmic retrieve with an occasional pause or quick twitch to trigger followers.

Best Colors

Chartreuse Shad— Stained or murky water conditions

Ghost Minnow— Clear water with high visibility

Crawdad— Rocky bottoms during early spring or late fall

Blueback Herring— Open water chasing schooling baitfish

Sizes & When To Use

2 inch / 1/4 ozWhen bass are keyed into smaller forage or during high pressure days

3 inch / 1/2 ozStandard go-to size for searching and aggressive active fish

Commonly Rigged On

Direct tie to main lineSnap swivel for increased action

Recommended Gear

7'0" medium-power, moderate-action glass composite rod paired with a 6.2:1 gear ratio baitcasting reel and 10-12 lb fluorocarbon line.

Pro Tips

Always allow the bait to deflect off rocks or wood rather than retrieving it through open water.
If you stop getting bites, add a small suspension strip to the belly to change the sink rate.
Use a snap instead of a loop knot to ensure the bait maintains its intended erratic swimming motion.
Monitor your line sensitivity; if the vibration of the bait stops, you have likely picked up grass or a fish has swiped it.

Species This Lure Catches